Thora van Deken
A divorced woman takes matters into her own hands and destroys her late ex-husband's will, to ensure that their daughter receives her rightful inheritance. Will her efforts be for naught? Based on "Lille Rødhætte" by Henrik Pontoppidan.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1920 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | John W. Brunius |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a tense moral drama around a mother's radical act of protection. It relies on subtle visual storytelling and a powerful central performance to explore the confines of law and the force of maternal instinct.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of quiet desperation and the high cost of agency in a rigid world. The ethical ambiguity of the climax resonates long after the final title card. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John W. Brunius
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Best watched in a focused setting to appreciate the nuanced silent-era performances and moral tension.
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